Towns Darkened Hour by Break in Hi-tension Line
A 33 000 volt high tension line broke in two spots between Kernstown and Bartonsville leaving Gore and Stephens City without power for up to 60 minutes. Northern Virginia Power Co line superintendent Elmore Norris said cause not yet determined. Crews worked past midnight to restore service. Candles lit Stephens City Methodist church and the Stephens City theatre remained dark until about 8 pm. Local telephone exchanges ran on manual operation and traffic at Kernstown crossing halted as trains moved under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown
Bartonsville
Gore
Stephens City
Elmore Norris
Northern Virginia Power Co
Girts
Grove Lime Co
Stephens City Theatre
Baltimore and Ohio
Tests in Hybrid Corn To Be Studied on Five Nearby Farms
County Agent I Fred Stine announced a field meet tomorrow to study hybrid corn on five county farms. The demonstrations begin at 9 a m at O T Webb Clearbrook then move to C D Dye Cedar Grove 9 30 J L Hershman Mountain Falls 1 p m H M Brumback R 649 2 30 and J H and R B Fisher Middletown 4 o'clock. Agronomist P H DeHart of WPI will discuss the corn hybrids. Many farmers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fred Stine
O. T. Webb
Clearbrook
C. D. Dye
Cedar Grove
J. L. Hershman
Mountain Falls
H. M. Brumback
J. H. and
R. B. Fisher
Middletown
P. H. DeHart
WPI
Stine
Apple Grad ing and Packing Meeting Set for Friday
Problems concerning grading and packing fine apples will be discussed at 9 a.m. Friday at the annual apple grading and packing meeting held at the E. W. Barr packing house near the Virginia Apple storage. County Agent I. Fred Stine announced the event for producers operators workers and others in the industry. A. H. Teske of VPI will be among the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Barr
Virginia
I. Fred Stine
A. H. Teske
VPI
Winchester Artillery Homecoming Celebrated in Town
The Winchester artillerymen return from Craney Island after four months away. They are greeted by Capt Roberts' Riflemen with cannon salut es and a drum march through the South Common amid joyful health reports. Mr Ferguson will preach at the courthouse tonight. Burr W Fletcher and Wayne D Nixon dissolve their partnership. Fletcher will run the business alone under Winchester Sewing Machine Co. Friday through Sunday dance at Melody Lane Ridgeway WV features Lucky Rhythm Boys with no cover charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tidewater
Morris
Es Company
Craney Island
Roberts
NOTIC
Burr W. Fletcher
Wayne D. Nixon
Winchester Sewing Machine Company
Lucky Rhythm Boys
Melody Lane
Ridgeway
W. Va
Labor peace prospects brighten in steel wage talks
Pittsburgh dispatch notes no steel strike for 11 days and possibly none after. Jones and Laughlin and Republic Steel agree to bargain on social security with CIO United Steelworkers as a 11 day truce extends to Sept 25. White House says Trumans board findings may spur wider settlements. Republic Steel backs social insurance with employer and worker contributions. Jones and Laughlin also accept the president's plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Jones and Laughlin Corp
Republic Steel Corp
CIO United Steelworkers
Truman
Steel
Maurice J. Tobin
Tobin
Kansas City
CIO
White House
Republic Steel
Republic Stet Corp
Cleveland
Republic
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp
Young Robbers Loot Indiana Bank Vault
Two youths armed with a pistol and a knife forced entry at the Mt Summit bank in New Castle Indiana locking manager Harry Shively in the vault. They fled with about 3000 dollars as a customer heard pounding on the door. The pursuit involved Ohio State patrol and FBI agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Harry Shively
Mt. Summit Bank
Shively
Ohio State Patrol
FBI
Worker guides rescuers from grave dig in sewer job
Buried under three feet of dirt, Ben Rothbard, 36, directed diggers who saved him last night. He was buried while digging in an eight foot hole to install a sewer for his apartment house. A helper called firemen after the cave in. Rothbard directed the shovels toward his muffled voice. A crowd gathered and cheered when he was uncovered and hauled free with a rope.
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San Francisco
Ben Rothbard
Rothbard
Wall Street Journal details steel industry social insurance costs
The Wall Street Journal reports a slight rise in labor costs if Truman board's social insurance plan is adopted. It notes four cents an hour per worker, paid by steel companies, with many firms already offering varying group life and health benefits. It lists U S Steel Republic Steel Followsbee Inland as examples of current plans and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Wall Street Journal
Steel Fact-Finding Board
Truman
U. S. Steel Corp
Republic Steel Corp
Journal
Republic of Board
Follawsbee Steel Corp
Union
Inland Steel Co
FCC injunction blocks ban on giveaway TV programs
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction restraining the FCC from banning on air giveaway programs. The stay delays the Oct. 1 ban while CBS ABC and NBC pursue a New York federal court case.
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Chicago
FCC
Michael L. Igoe
Federal Communications Commission
New York
CBS
ABC
NBC
Company Stores May Compete with Chains
Wayne J. Akers of Wheeling, president of the Industrial Stores Assn., outlined a four point plan to push company owned stores in coal steel and textile centers to compete with chain stores and supermarkets for general business. The association represents about 1000 of 4000 such stores and handles over 2000 million dollars in annual volume.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Wayne J. Akers
Wheeling
W. Va
Industrial Stores Assn
Akers
Fire roars through Million Dollar Pier in Atlantic City
A 200000 dollar fire ripped 300 feet of Atlantic City s Million Dollar Pier early today. Fire chief Rex Farley estimated total damage at 300000 dollars. Firefighters used a deluge tower and high pressure boardwalk lines to control the blaze, keeping it to a shoreward section. no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Rex Farley
Long Pleasure Palace
Walter Merchant
Florence
Bec
Reversals Sought Of Witch Hangings In Salem in 1692
Massachusetts lawmakers are asked to overturn the 1692 Salem witchcraft convictions. The measure seeks to absolve 16 women and 5 men executed by hanging between June and September 1692. Rep. Daniel Rudsen filed the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Boston
Massachusetts
Daniel Rudsen
Dboston
Russell Confident Naval Air Power Won't Be Wrecked
Senator Russell says hearings may occur if Secretary Johnson taxes naval aviation but he doubts such action will occur. Crommelin’s critique of Navy air power prompts calls for inquiry with House hearings set after Oct. 5. Admiral Halsey backs Crommelin as a courageous officer and defender of naval aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Washington
D-Ga
Senate
Defense Johnson
Naval Aviation
House Armed Services Committee
Navy Air Force
Johnson
Marine Corps
Crommelin
Navy
William F. Halsey
Halsey
Methodist Charge At Stephens City Reports Progress
Rev. E. C. Day reported strong growth in the Stephens City four church parish over four years. Attendance rose to 320 from 216. church membership since 1945 reached 232 versus 66 prior. Sunday school enrollment grew to 532. $43,429 raised for church purposes since Day’s arrival. Building value climbed to $60,000 including a $15,000 parsonage. Kernstown added an educational unit valued at $7,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Day
Stephens City
Refuge Church
C. E. Conner
J. T. Bawse
Day
Kernstown Church
Green Chemical Stock Sells at Auction for 300 a Share
Ten shares of Green Chemical Co stock sold at public auction bring 3000 dollars with a par value of 100 dollars each. It is the first public sale of the company’s stock. The lot was part of about 150 local shares totaling roughly 15000 dollars. Other items include Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co shares at 117 dollars each. A 1937 Hudson Terr airplane is offered for sale viewable at 319 National Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Chemical Co
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co
Labor May Seek British Election Early in Spring
London reports indicate Labor may call a spring general election in Britain, possibly March or April, to seek a new mandate after the Washington dollar accord. Officials note Cripps’s stance on no further dollar cuts and caution against charges of opportunism as Attlee weighs testing popular support.
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London
Washington
Britain
U. S
Labor
Attlee
Labor Cost Breakdown Sought In Virginia Telephone Rate Case
The State Corporation Commission asked Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. of Virginia for a detailed breakdown of a 408 percent rise in labor expenses since 1939. The firm seeks a rate increase of 4.041 million dollars affecting 500000 phones, with cross examination over wage versus new staff costs. Objectors include the League of Virginia Counties and 27 Virginia localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Virginia
W. H.kapneyl
Norman
Elliott
Trapnell
SCC
H. Lester Hooker
League of Virginia
Five Day Weather Outlook for Virginia
The five day forecast shows near normal temperatures for the period from Wednesday through Sunday. Expect cloudy conditions on Wednesday and Friday with showers likely on Saturday and Sunday. Rain totals should stay under half an inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Western powers chart new Cold War moves and aid Britain
Secretary of State Acheson and Foreign Minister Bevin outline a ten point program to rescue Britain from its dollar crisis. The plan seeks easier access to U S markets and increased sales of rubber and tin while Britain cuts dollar spending to steady gold reserves. Cripps notes the program boosts Britain’s role with the West and supports further economic security against Russia. Four points aim to raise dollar earnings and conserve scarce reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Acheson
Ernest Bevin
Britain
Acheson
Treasury Snyder
United States
Bevin
America
Russia
Cripps
Canada
Baltimore Truck Drivers Threaten Broad Strike
About 1500 drivers in Baltimore quit over wage and contract disputes risking spread to Maryland Virginia and Washington. AFL Teamsters official says up to 6300 area members may strike if no deal. Firms involved extend from Charlotte to Bridgeport and affect Cumberland Hagerstown Winchester and Washington areas. A North Carolina driver reported a stone incident on U S 40 near Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
Washington
C. E. Stutzman
AFL Teamsters’ Union
Cumberland Md
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Winchester
Charlotte
N. C
Bridgeport
Berlin Moves Toward Normal Life Under Integrated Rule
Berlin authorities from East and West agree on steps to return the city to normal life. They will allow cross‑stamp letters and mobilize German technicians to restore gas, light, and telephone services. Col. William T. Babcock calls the four hour session cordial. Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor attends the first four power meeting. Allied press law to curb Nazi sympathies to be issued for the new German government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
West Berlin
Paris
East
William ° T. Babcock
U. S
Maxwell D. Taylor
Benin
Knights Templar Officer Heads to San Francisco Conclave
Roy A. Larick and his wife depart Martinsburg for San Francisco to attend the 44th triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the U S A. They arrive Saturday and register at the Mark Hospins hotel as Virginia delegates. Massed services are planned at Civic Auditorium with sessions starting next day. about 100,000 Sir Knights are expected through September 23.
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Roy A. Larick
E. Piccadilly St
Knights Templar of
Virginia
San Francisco
Knights Templar
Larrick
Martinsburg
Mark Hosphins
Civic Auditorium
Kentucky boy held after claiming he shot his mother
A 14 year old Kentucky student was jailed in Huntington after telling state police he shot his mother in her sleep at the Sharon Dale home.
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Huntington. W. Va
Kentucky
Sharondale
12 year school system expanding across 76 counties
Richmond report lists 76 counties adopting or converting to a 12 year system as part of the 1948 49 educational session highlights. The State board of education had urged earlier transition from eleven to twelve years and notes high school five year plan with eight grade in elementary.
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Richmond
Severty
State Department of Education
Wor
Division of Secondary Education
State Board of Education
Denny School Study Commission
Announ
Moneymen Turn Spotlight on Great Britain
The International Monetary Fund urged dollar-short nations to devalue currencies if needed to boost dollar exports. The British pound problem drew attention at the IMF World Bank meeting as a British-U S-Canadian conference proposed ten-point treatment for sterling ills without devaluation. The IMF report urged export expansion and possible exchange-rate adjustments to raise dollar earnings while the World Bank cautioned it cannot solve all ills through lending alone. Nations pursue European export growth and Yugoslavia loan plans amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Monetary Fund
Britain
Superar Cies
Europe
Western Hemisphere
United States
U.S
World Bank
Eugene R. Black
Yugoslavia
Marshall Tito
Moscow
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Notice and Local Ads
Public invited to Alcoholics Anonymous meeting Tuesday September 13 at 8 p m at the Episcopal Parish House. Also classified notices for Buck for Hire hauling service in Clearbrook Virginia and an estate auction for Miss Lillian Sheetz on Thursday September 15 1949 at the auction room 7 Braddock St for catalog details call 3524.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcholics
Episcopal Parish
Apple and Livestock Hauling Co
M. Janney
Clearbrook
Winchester
Winchester News CO
S. Loudoun St
Lillian Sheetz
No. 7
Braddock St
Headley
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Columbia
Ferguson
Norfolk
Burr W. Fletcher Wayne D. Nixon
Indiana Bank
Deluge
Million Dollar
Methodist
Green Chemical
National Ave
International Fund
K-T
Roy Larricks
Great Britain
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